Thomson DVD Player + TV Set + VCR - Manual

Page 2 - Connections and Setup; Some points to check before you connect; Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty.; Accessories provided; SCART lead; Inserting batteries in the remote control

2 Connections and Setup EN Some points to check before you connect • Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identificationsticker located on the back of your appliance. • Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or applianc...

Page 3 - PAUSE; Front panel controls (buttons appear left to right below); Remote sensor; DVD

Connections and Setup 3 EN DVD VCRREC TV P ON/STANDBY - Switch the appliance on and off. PREV/ REV - Directly access the previous chapter or track; start fast reversesearch; rewind the tape. PLAY - Start playing a disc or a cassette. NEXT/ FWD - Directly access the next chapter or track; start fast ...

Page 4 - The remote control; Navigating through menus; OK; General functions; LOCK; Functions in DVD mode; Info

Connections and Setup 4 EN The remote control Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button on the remote control to confirm any selection you make. General functions Switch the appliance on and off. DVD Select the DVD player. VCR Select the vi...

Page 5 - Functions in VCR mode; Functions in TV mode

Connections and Setup 5 EN Functions in VCR mode PR+ / PR- Change channel. CLEAR Set the counter to zero. Access the VCR main menu. Exit a menu. TIMER (green) Display the S HOW V IEW menu (see page 15). 0-9 Select a channel, enter numbers. AV Select the devices connected to the Audio/Video sockets (...

Page 6 - AERIAL; TV Output Select; option in the; Display; menu to; RGB; EURO AV2 DECODER; Other connection options; Television

Connections and Setup 6 EN Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV) 1. Disconnect the aerial cable from your television set and reconnect it to the AERIAL socket of the DVD/VCR. 2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the RF OUT socket of the DVD/VCR to the aerial socket of the television set. 3. A Sca...

Page 7 - Back panel audio sockets; DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT socket

Connections and Setup 7 EN Back panel audio sockets DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets - DVD EXCLUSIVE AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets These are analogue audio output sockets. The AUDIO Lsocket and cable are white, while the AUDIO R socketand cable are red. Connect the DVD/VCR...

Page 8 - Front panel audio and video sockets

Connections and Setup 8 EN VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN L and R sockets Audio/video cable COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT socket S-VIDEO OUT socket S-Video cable Component cable DVD EXCLUSIVE COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCANVIDEO OUT socket The Y, Pb, Pr sockets provide optimum picture qualitybecause the v...

Page 9 - Tuning in a video channel on your TV; The output frequency of this appliance is set at UHF channel 36.; VCR

Connections and Setup 9 EN Tuning in a video channel on your TV If your television is not fitted with a Scart socket, you were unable to connect it to the AV1 socketof the DVD/VCR using a Scart cable as shown on page 6, step 3. In this case, you must make belowsettings before you start the automatic...

Page 10 - Tuning in TV channels; Automatic channel search; Sorting the channels

Connections and Setup 10 EN Tuning in TV channels The first time you use the DVD/VCR, you will see the ACMS (Automatic Channel MemorySystem) displayed on the screen. This system automatically tunes and stores TV channels. If youwant to return to ACMS after your initial set-up, access it via the menu...

Page 11 - Manual installation; PR SET

Connections and Setup 11 EN Manual installation To complete the set-up of your video recorder when the automatic channel set-up has not storedall the channels or when you wish to store a new channel. 1. Turn on your television and your DVD/VCR. Select the AV channel on your television, pressthe VCR ...

Page 12 - Basic playback operations; Description of the VCR main menu

12 Basic playback operations EN VCR Description of the VCR main menu 1. Turn on your television and your DVD/VCR. Select the AV channel on your television, pressthe VCR button and then press to access the main menu. 2. The VCR main menu includes the following options: REC : Timer recording settings ...

Page 13 - Fast Forward / Rewind

Basic playback operations 13 EN VCR Fast Forward / Rewind Press STOP then press either REV for rewind or FWD for fast forward. Whilst you are rewinding or fast forwarding you can view the section you are passing. Press andhold (for a few seconds) either REV or FWD . Releasing the button will return ...

Page 14 - Recording; Recording options; Recording from an AV socket; SP; Instant Recording; RECORD; Instant Timer Recording; Tapes can be paused for up to five minutes.; Ending a recording

14 Recording EN VCR Recording options Recording from an AV socket If you wish to record from the AV2 socket located on the back panel of the DVD/VCR or from theAV3 sockets located on the front panel, press the AV button to select the appropriate audio/video mode (AV2 or AV3). SP (Standard Play) /LP ...

Page 15 - Programming a recording; Programming a recording using the S; ® numbers; system is; then enter the correct; The IP feature is not available when VPS/PDC is on.

Recording 15 EN VCR Programming a recording Programming a recording can be done up to one month in advance with up to seven recordings beingpre-programmed. Ensure the television channels have been tuned and stored correctly and that theclock is set to the correct time. Programming a recording using ...

Page 16 - Programming a recording without the S; numbers; Note: If you wish to record from one of the AV sockets, press the

Recording 16 EN VCR 8. Press the button to store your settings. If the message PLEASE CHECK appears, you have entered a wrong data. Please correct the data. 9. Press the button to exit the menu. 10. Put the DVD/VCR into standby mode by pressing the button on the remote control. appears on the front ...

Page 17 - Changing or deleting timer events; Copying from DVD to VCR; PLAY

Recording 17 EN VCR Changing or deleting timer events To change a recording event: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Use and to select REC . 3. Press OK . 4. Press and to select the timer slot that you wish to change. 5. Press to delete an entry. 6. Press OK to edit that entry. Use the and button...

Page 18 - Advanced functions; Language selection; Colour standards

18 Advanced functions EN VCR Language selection To change the language of the VCR menus, please refer to the Language menu of the DVD player on page 31. Auto tracking The video recorder automatically adjusts the tracking to provide the best picture quality. Themessage A.TRACKING is displayed when th...

Page 19 - Video Doctor; Sound settings

Advanced functions 19 EN VCR Video Doctor The video doctor will show the status of various features of the video recorder. 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Dr. with the and buttons. 3. Press OK . 4. Use the and buttons to check the following features: HEAD STATUS PLEASE CLEAN: The tape he...

Page 20 - Format

Advanced functions 20 EN VCR 2. Select fOSD ON OFF using the and buttons and then press OK . 3. Select OFF using the and buttons. Press to save the setting. Format For 16:9 screen playback the video recorder must be connected to your television using a SCARTcable. 1. Press to enter the main menu. 2....

Page 21 - Resetting the tape counter

Advanced functions 21 EN VCR BIL NICAM : Both audio channels are recorded on the Hi-Fi stereo tracks. The primary language channel (left) is recorded on the mono track of the video tape. MONO : The sound is recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and the mono track of the video tape without any separation. 1. ...

Page 22 - the disc. If a menu or icon is not followed by a small arrow (

22 Basic playback operations EN DVD Compatible discs • DVD • DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW • CD • CD-R, CD-RW Note: Do not tr y to play irregularly-shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). Compatible formats • DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG, Kodak Picture CDs....

Page 24 - Play modes; PLAY MODE

Basic playback operations 24 EN DVD Scene replay (DVD) While the disc is playing, press the AGAIN button on the remote control to replay the last sec- onds of the film or sequence shown. Play modes While the disc is playing, press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to select a play mode: DVD play modes...

Page 25 - Info menu; Using the Info menu; Note: When one of the icons is not followed by a small arrow (; DVD Info menu

25 Info menu EN DVD Using the Info menu You can display information about the disc during playback using the Info menu. It will also allow you to access certain functions. To display the menu, press PLAY to start playback and then press the INFO button (yellow) on the remote control. Select the vari...

Page 26 - Direct access; Time; CLEAR; Audio; When you change the dialogue language using the

Info menu 26 EN DVD Press the INFO button on the remote control while a disc is playing to display the Info menu. Use the and buttons on the remote control to select the icon you want. Then use the and buttons to select an option, or the numeric buttons if appropriate,or the OK button to execute the...

Page 27 - Note: When you change the language of the subtitles using the; Angle; There are ver y few discs offering more than one angle.; Sound

Info menu 27 EN DVD 1 / 3 Angle Subtitles (DVD and DivX) Subtitles are disabled by default. To enable the subtitle function while the discis playing: - press the INFO button, then select the Subtitle info using the and buttons. Select a language using the and buttons, or - press the button repeatedl...

Page 28 - Playing an audio, mp3 or WMA CD; Audio CD; Pause; Random

28 Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and JPEG discs EN DVD Playing an audio, mp3 or WMA CD mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed in collaborationwith . The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer i...

Page 29 - Accelerated play; Displaying JPEG files

Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and JPEG discs 29 EN DVD Accelerated play 1. While the disc is playing, press the REV or FWD button one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated play. 2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. Program playback With this option, you choose and program ...

Page 30 - Playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA files at the same time

Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and JPEG discs 30 EN DVD 5. To choose a projection speed, select the icon using the , , and buttons and then select one of the available options using the and buttons: Fast ( >>> ), Normal ( >> ) and Slow ( > ). Press and then to move back to the list. 6. ...

Page 31 - Player Menus; Using the player menus; Language; Menu language; button on the remote

31 Player Menus EN DVD Using the player menus 1. Press the MENU button to display the player’s main menu. When a disc is playing, press the STOP button first. 2. Select a menu option using the and buttons, then press the button to access the submenu. The submenu shows the current setting and the alt...

Page 32 - The Display menu; Note: This option is available only when the; Progressive Scan; STOP; TV Output

Player Menus 32 EN DVD The Display menu 1. Select the Display option in the main menu using the and buttons and press button to access the submenu. 2. Select one of the options using the and buttons, and press button to access the various options. TV Aspect (DVD) 1. Select a format using the and but...

Page 33 - The Audio menu; Dolby and the double-D symbol

Player Menus 33 EN DVD The Audio menu You can adapt your player to other equipment and accessspecific functions with the Audio menu. 1. Select the Audio option in the main menu using the and buttons and press button to access the submenu. 2. Select one of the options using the and buttons, and press...

Page 34 - The Lock menu; Lock; to unlock the player.; Password; New

Player Menus 34 EN DVD The Lock menu You can control access to the player and the type of discsyour family can watch with the lock function. There areeight levels of parental control. 1. Select the Lock option in the main menu using the and buttons and press button to access the submenu. 2. Select o...

Page 35 - The Others menu; Others; Note: This option may not be available on all VCDs.; Note: This option may not be available on all DVDs.

Player Menus 35 EN DVD The Others menu 1. Select the Others option in the main menu using the and buttons and press button to access the submenu. 2. Select one of the options using the and buttons, and press button to access the various options. PBC (PlayBack Control) (VCD) The PlayBack Control func...

Page 36 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; The appliance does not switch on.; It is impossible to read the disc.; The subtitles do not appear.

36 Additional information EN Troubleshooting The appliance does not switch on. • Make sure it is plugged into a mains socket. • Press the button on the remote control or the ON/STANDBY button on the front of the appliance. The remote control does not work orworks only intermittently. • Check that ba...

Page 37 - It is impossible to insert a tape.; AUTO; Autoplay does not work.; Precautions; Use

Additional information 37 EN • Check that channels are tuned on the video recorder. • Check the protection tab of the tape is not broken. • Check the quality of the signal received by the television. It is impossible to insert a tape. • Check a cassette is not already inserted in the video recorder....

Page 38 - Handling and caring for discs; Guarantee; unprotected; Concerning video tapes

Additional information 38 EN Handling and caring for discs • Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or throughthe hole. • Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a single-sided disc). • Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder. • Use a sof...

Page 39 - Technical data

Additional information 39 EN Technical data General Power requirements: AC 200-240V, 50 Hz -Power consumption: 19W - Dimensions(approx.): 430 x 78.5 x 270 mm (w/h/d) - Mass(approx.): 4.2 kg - Operating temperature: 5˚Cto 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) - Operating humidity: 5 %to 90 % System Laser: Semiconducto...

Page 40 - DivX files; You can contact THOMSON by dialling:; HELPLINE

Additional information 40 EN DivX files DivX is the name of a revolutionar y new video codecwhich is based on the new MPEG-4 compressionstandard for video. The correct playback of DivX files onthis player depends on the preparation and productionof the audio and video files, the codec used, the type...

Thomson DVD Player + TV Set + VCR - Manual

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